Schness, m. (thieves’), physiognomy.

Schnick, m. (popular), brandy, “French cream.” See [Tord-boyaux].

Schniquer (popular), to get drunk on brandy.

Schniqueur (popular), brandy-bibber.

Schpile, adj. (popular), good; excellent, or “clipping;” fine. Synonymous of “becnerf.” Il n’est pas —— à frayer, he is not good company.

Schpiler (popular), to do good work.

Schproum, m. (thieves’), faire du ——, to make a noise, “to kick up a row.”

Schtard, m. (thieves’), prison, “stir.” See [Motte]. La —— aux frusques, a pawnbroker’s shop. La —— des lascars, the prison of La Roquette.

Schtardier, m. (thieves’), prisoner, “canary.”